Itinerary

Day 1Cochin City Tour >>Cherai beach resort

On arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway Station you will be greeted by our representative and it’s your choice to proceed direct to the Hotel for Check-in Or on the way drive through Kaladi- the birthplace of Hindu Saint Sree Sankaracharya at the bank of Periyar Or Edappally St.George Church. After experiencing the holy place depends on your arrival time can proceed to Athirapally & Vazhachal Falls also. Overnight stay at Cherai, a beach resort at the gateway of Kerala. Check-n to Hotel and you are free to relax in the beach after a short fresh up.

Day 2Cherai >> Kulamavu

After breakfast, proceed to Kulamavu, a beautiful hill station on the other side of Munnar. This enchanting hill station dotted with beautiful series of hillocks, valleys and cascading waterfalls, Spice Gardens and the cool misty chase mountains, Dam, Lakes all make Kulamavu a perfect holiday retreat which is still remains untouched by commercialization and is pure and serene. Overnight stay at Kulamavu Resort

Day 3Kulamavu >>Idukki Arch Dam >> Vagamon

Distance to the Destination: 55 Kms
Approximate Travelling Time: 2Hrs

After breakfast get ready to visit The Idukki Dam is a double curvature arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi Mala. At 168 metres, it is one of the highest Arch Dams in Asia. Public Entry is limited to Public Holidays and Sat-Sun between 10:00am – 5:00pm. After Idukki Dam proceed to Vagamon. The uphill drive through Western Ghats and tea gardens, shows you the vast species of flora and fauna in kerala. Vagamon is well known as ‘Scotland of Asia’. The enchanting hill station dotted with beautiful series of hillocks, valleys and cascading waterfalls tea gardens, grass covered hills, velvet lawns and the cool misty chase mountains make Vagamon a perfect holiday retreat which is still remains untouched by commercialization and is pure and serene.
Vagamon was listed in National Geographic Traveler’s ‘50 most attractive places to visit in India’.
The three hills of Thangal para, Murugan para and Kurisumala are the symbolizes the three main religions of Kerala namely Hindu, Muslim and Christianity.
Check-in to Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Vagamon.

Day 4Vagamon >>Kumarakom Houseboat

After breakfast, sharp 8am proceed towards Kumarakom. All the way downhill drive through Western Ghats and spice garden, shows you the vast species of flora and fauna in kerala. Check in to House Boat for an incredible journey through the backwaters ‘Venice of the east’ with traditional Kerala lunch. While cruising through the back water canals you can experience the traditional village life on the shores. Moving further you will enter into one of the largest freshwater reservoir in the World. Duck farming and fishing are one of the major income for the localities, you can see all these while relaxing at the boat, paddy fields on both side of canals, will flourish your eyes with greenery. Kuttanadu- its own region has the lowest altitude in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried around 4-10 feet under the Sea Level All meals including tea snacks will be served onboard. Overnight stay at houseboat

Day 5Houseboat >>Jatayu Earth’s Centre / Varkala Cliff Beach

After breakfast, proceed towards Jatayu Earth’s Centre, a Newborn adventure destination of India or Varkala Cliff beach which is one of the best cliff beaches in world . #Entry at Jatayu Earth’s Centre will be in advance booking . A full day activities such as Cable Car Ride, Hilltop Climbing, Heli-joy Ride, 250 metre Zip-line zone, Sky Cycling, Night Tent Camping in the lap of elephant rock with high security, Campfire, Moonlight dinner for family with live music and many more activities. Overnight Stay at nearby Hotel.

Those who proceed Varkala Cliff beach, spectacular Sun set is really a picturesque . Farther inland, the Sivagiri Mutt monument memorializes the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who is buried here. Evening till late nigh you can enjoy open restaurants and other beach activities. Overnight stay near to the beach resort

Day 6Trivandrum >>Poovar Island | Kovalam

Distance to the Destination: 40Kms
Approximate Travelling Time: 1 Hr

After Check-in Hotel at Trivandrum City, Proceed to Poovar Island OR Kovalam Beach. Poovar Island is a wonderful place which includes the sea, rivers, beaches and backwaters all in one location. The beach at Poovar Island is neat and has golden sands. Swimming is not permitted here because of strong currents and there are no water sports due to heavy fishing activity. There is an Entry fee per person for two hour boat ride and other water sport activities. Tourists can also walk down and explore the nearby fishing villages’

Kovalam meaning a grove of coconut trees, is a small fishing beach village near the capital city of Trivandrum. True to its name, it offers an endless sight of coconut trees, long stretches of 3 adjacent beaches.

Day 7Trivandrum >>Kanyakumari

After breakfast, proceed towards to Kanyakumari to witness spectacular Sunset before falling dusk. Kanyakumari is the southern tip point of India where you can see the joing place of three Seas (Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. The major attractions are Sunset, Sunrise, Vivekananda Rock and Meditation place, Sree Kanyakumari Amman Kovil Temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue.. After Sun set, return for the overnight stay in Hotel,Trivandrum

Day 8Trivandrum >>Departure

After Breakfast, Check-out from Hotel and depends on your scheduled departure, we will provide you a City Tour which includes Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace museum, Sree Chithra art gallery, zoological park, science and technology museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, planetarium and shanghumukham beach and then our representative will drop you at Airport/Railway station with all loving memories of Sanjos Holidays Grand Kerala Tour

EXCLUSIONS
• Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, Insurance, Wine, Mineral water,
• Entrance Fees to Amusement Park, Boating, Telephone charges and all items of personal needs.
• Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
• Lunch and dinner are not included in CP plans.
• Compulsory Gala Dinner on X’mas & New year Eve if applicable.
• Any other services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Due to security reasons and driver’s comfortable *Night rest, Sightseeing & Vehicle utilisation is
restricted from 8am to 8pm (*This is for Guest’s safe journey on next day)

In case of non availability of rooms in the specified hotels, we do intimate you earlier and will
give you different options of hotels and rate may get increase or decrease depending upon the hotel
selection.In case you are not satisfied with the alternate options, the advance paid will brefunded.

The above rates are valid for the period mentioned only.

Any extra bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner or extra adult or kid above 6 year which is not included in
the package had to be paid directly by guest as per hotel policy.

In Munnar, Thekkady, Ooty and Kodaikanal rooms may not be A/C since these are cold regions.

Cheque & Demand Draft not acceptable

In case of any unexpected bandh or strike, we will make alternative arrangements as per situation
and expenses incurred due to the same is not included in the package.

In A/C Deluxe & A/C Super Deluxe category Houseboat, A/C will be operational from 9:00 P.M. to
6:00 A.M. Houseboat Check out time is 09:00 am

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and the hotel may charge extra

Houseboat check-In is at 12.30 Noon and the cruise is until 5pm and there after that boat will be
anchored according to the Government regulations.